UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported): April 20, 2005

LADISH CO., INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin	0-23539	31-1145953
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5481 S. Packard Avenue, Cudahy, Wisconsin 53110

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(414) 747-2611

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 2.02.     RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

        On April 20, 2005, the Registrant filed a press release which announced the Registrant’s financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2005.

ITEM 9.01.      FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(a) None.

(b) None.

(c) Exhibits.

99(a) April 20, 2005 Press Release

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LADISH CO., INC.

By:  /s/ Wayne E. Larsen

        Wayne E. Larsen

        Vice President Law/Finance & Secretary

Date: April 20, 2005

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