沙盘模型根据用途分为地形地貌沙盘模型、建筑沙盘模型和场景沙盘模型。
Sand table models can be divided into landform sand table model, architectural sand table model and scene sand table model according to their uses.
地形地貌沙盘模型是以微缩实体的方式来表示地形地貌特征，并在模型中体现山体、水体、道路等物，主要表现的是地形数据，使人们能从微观的角度来了解宏观的事物。地形地貌沙盘模型主要运用于交通、水利、电力、国土资源、旅游、军事等行业。
The sand table model of topography and geomorphology represents the features of topography and geomorphology in the form of micro entity, and reflects the mountains, water bodies, roads and other objects in the model. It mainly represents the terrain data, so that people can understand the macro things from the micro perspective. Landform sand table model is mainly used in transportation, water conservancy, electric power, land and resources, tourism, military and other industries.
建筑沙盘模型是以微缩实体的方式来表示建筑物的造型及与周边环境地理关系，将建筑设计师的意图转化成具体实物，使用户直观的了解设计师的意图和白钢雕塑 小型滚揉机 防火电缆 托辊设备 水刀切割机  铜钟 石雕狮子  校园不锈钢雕塑 扭王块模具构想。建筑沙盘模型主要应用于房地产开发、政府规划、设计院方案讲解、消失或损坏建筑物的还原等工作领域。
The sand table model of architecture represents the shape of the building and the geographical relationship with the surrounding environment in the form of miniature entity, which transforms the intention of the architectural designer into concrete objects, so that users can intuitively understand the intention and conception of the designer. Building sand table model is mainly used in real estate development, government planning, scheme explanation of Design Institute, restoration of disappeared or damaged buildings, etc.