EXHIBIT 23.3
 
                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
   
  We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our reports dated July 12, 1996 included in the Registration
Statement (Form S-4 No. 333-00200) and related Prospectus of Howmet
Corporation for the registration of $125 million, 10% Senior Subordinated
Notes due 2003.     
 
                                          /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
 
Stamford, Connecticut
   
July 12, 1996